This latest version of Carlo Collodi’s tale would find lonely, childless wood carver Geppetto (Downey, assuming he signs on) making his puppet son-replacement as usual. But when Pinocchio heads off on his famous quest to become a real boy, Geppetto builds a suit of wooden armour, installs JARVIS and searches for... All right, no. He just goes looking for his wayward puppet product.

Bryan Fuller wrote the first draft of the script and now Goldman, who has worked on the likes of Stardust, The Woman In Black and X-Men: First Class is taking over writing duties. She’s apparently incorporating Downey Jr.’s notes in the hopes that this will convince him to jump aboard. Well, if any writer can convince someone to sign on, Goldman can.

Why even try to get Burton on board? Get someone else who isn't gonna give the puppet fable a gothic makeover. I would've said Peter Jackson but I'm guessing he's got a lot on his plate right now. Maybe Martin Scorsese? I think he proved himself with Hugo, am I right? Sorry, bit constipated at the moment, need a good rant to get me through it. More